NIPPON SALES · 日本製CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Classic 8-inch chef's knife
A handcrafted chef's knife with a VG-MAX core.
Why we picked it: The best-known Japanese chef's knife line, and a safe first knife to give.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan"
Watches, knives and pens that last for years. Each pick is checked against its own Amazon listing, and the card shows the line that says made in Japan. Prices change often, so tap a button to see today's price on Amazon.
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Kai Seki Magoroku Damascus santoku
A small 145 mm santoku with a Damascus blade.
Why we picked it: A small santoku from Seki that suits home cooks with smaller hands.
Listing: "Country of Manufacture: Japan" Global Model X 8-inch chef's knife
All-steel knife from the makers of Global.
Why we picked it: All stainless steel in one piece, so there is no handle seam to trap food.
Listing: "Made in Japan"Global Granton 8-inch chef's knife
Dimpled blade that keeps food from sticking.
Why we picked it: The dimples on the blade are made to help slices release.
Listing: "Product of Japan"Global G-9 bread knife
Long serrated knife for bread and cake.
Why we picked it: A long serrated blade for bread, from a brand that makes its knives in Japan.
Listing: made in the Niigata factory, Japan- CHRISTMAS PICK
Pilot Custom 74 fountain pen
A classic Pilot pen with a fine nib.
Why we picked it: A well-known Pilot fountain pen, popular with people moving up from cheap pens.
Listing: "Country of Manufacture: Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush, 36 colors
Brush-tip markers for drawing and lettering.
Why we picked it: A big set of brush markers, good for drawing or lettering gifts.
Listing: "Made in Japan" Midori MD notebook A5, plain
A plain notebook with smooth paper.
Why we picked it: Plain pages that suit fountain pens and everyday notes.
Listing: "Japan made"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time automatic
Blue sunray dial automatic from the Presage line.
Why we picked it: The blue dial is the reason people buy it, and we made a video about it.
Listing: "A Modern Icon - Made in Japan" Seiko Presage SRPG23J1 automatic, silver dial
Classic dress watch with a date window.
Why we picked it: A plain, dressy Presage with a date window for people who want something quiet.
Listing: dial reads "MADE IN JAPAN"Seiko Presage automatic for women, date
Slim automatic with a date calendar.
Why we picked it: A slim Presage automatic with a date calendar, aimed at women.
Listing: "All Presage watches are made in Japan"Seiko Prospex Alpinist SBEJ005 mechanical GMT
Japan-market GMT with a leather strap.
Why we picked it: A mechanical GMT with a leather strap for people who travel.
Japan-only SBEJ model, sold from Japan- CHRISTMAS PICK
Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake Spring Drive
The white Snowflake dial, a Grand Seiko icon.
Why we picked it: The white Snowflake dial is the Grand Seiko most people picture first.
Grand Seiko makes all its watches in Japan Kimura 7-inch santoku knife
Why we picked it: Says Made in Japan right in the listing title, at a modest size.
Listing title: "[Made in Japan]"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Yoshihiro VG10 hammered Damascus santoku
Why we picked it: A hammered Damascus pattern gives it a handmade look for a gift.
Listing: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Misono 8-inch chef's knife
Why we picked it: A Misono chef's knife with Japan stated as the country of origin.
Listing: "Country of Origin: Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Premier 8-inch chef's knife
Why we picked it: The Premier line is Shun's hand-hammered look, a step up from the Classic.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan" Shun Sora 8-inch chef's knife
Why we picked it: A Shun that is a bit lighter and simpler than the Premier.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan"Shun multi-purpose kitchen shears
Why we picked it: Shun shears for kitchen jobs a knife handles badly, like poultry and herbs.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Premier 4-piece steak knife set
Why we picked it: A set of four steak knives, handy as a wedding or housewarming gift.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan" Henckels multi-purpose kitchen scissors
Why we picked it: Everyday kitchen scissors with Made in Japan on the listing.
Listing: "Made in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Shapton Kuromaku whetstone, 1000 and 5000 grit
Why we picked it: A two-grit whetstone, the usual way to keep a Japanese knife sharp.
Listing: "Made in Japan" Maruman Septcouleur Lab spiral notebook, A5
Why we picked it: A spiral A5 notebook for people who want Japanese paper at a fair size.
Listing: "Made in Japan"Maruman Mnemosyne A3 notebook, 5 mm grid
Why we picked it: A large A3 notebook in the Mnemosyne line, for sketching or big plans.
Listing: "Made in Japan"Zebra Mojini highlighters, 5-pack
Why we picked it: Five highlighters in one pack, a useful small gift for students.
Listing: "made in Japan"Kokuyo Campus B5 loose leaf paper, 6 mm dot
Why we picked it: B5 loose leaf with dotted lines, useful for notes and planning.
Listing: made in Japan- CHRISTMAS PICK
G-Shock GW-5000HS-1 Heritage digital watch
Why we picked it: A Heritage-line G-Shock in the classic square shape, a good casual gift.
Listing title: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Classic 6.5-inch nakiri knife
Why we picked it: A nakiri is the Japanese vegetable knife, and this one is from the Shun Classic line.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan" Kimura 6.5-inch nakiri knife
Why we picked it: A nakiri at a modest size, with Made in Japan in the listing title.
Listing title: "[Made in Japan]"Kai Seki Magoroku Watakake nakiri knife, 165 mm
Why we picked it: A Seki-made nakiri from Kai with a 165 mm blade.
Listing: "Made in JAPAN"Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors, 6 colors
Why we picked it: A small set of watercolor-style paints from Kuretake, and a gift for people who like art.
Listing title: "Made in Japan"
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